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They Need To Hear It Again

19 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

They’re going to need to hear it explained, over and over and over. 👉 Give yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and com...

You Won’t Regret It.

18 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Do you think anyone has ever really regretted choosing family first?👉 Give yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and community....

Stop Taking the Bait | Ryan and Sam Holiday

16 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, Ryan and Sam talk about one of those parenting moments that feels huge in the moment and totally ridiculous five minutes later, ...

What’s The Secret to Your Hardest Job?

15 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Should we just read the latest parenting book until we have it memorized? Should we call our own parents every time we have an issue?👉 Give yoursel...

You'd Give It All For This

14 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

You tell yourself that, one day, things will calm down. And then one day, they do.🎥 Episodes Mentioned: Bert KreischerPete Holmes👉 Give yourself...

You Have The Perfect Teenager

13 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Your job is to help them become an adult…which means first being a perfect (and overwhelmingly difficult) teenager.👉 Give yourself the ultimate g...

It's Supposed To Be Difficult

12 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ideas and discussions are not always going to be comfortable. Just like an equation, we have to work at them.📚 Books mentioned: Tales of Soldiers a...

Do You Know Where They Are?

11 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Know where they are. Know what they’re doing. Let that root you, let that keep you even.👉 Give yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, str...

Ryan Holiday’s Wake-Up Call

09 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, Ryan reflects on how quickly our kids grow up, how easily time slips by in the day-to-day routine, and why seeing other people’...

Mothers Are the Quiet Heroes of History

08 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of Mother’s Day this weekend, let us rectify this by looking at the woman who raised one of the great figures in all of history—and got very...

Could You Do This for Them?

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Emotional regulation, while more difficult for some than others, is a habit like anything else. The more you practice it, the more you are aware of it...

Now is the Time

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Now is the time to be busy. Now is the time to have the experiences.👉 Give yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and community....

Show Them The Wow in the World

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We want them to believe—to know—that they can contribute to that beauty in life, that beauty in the world. Because they can🎙️ Check out the W...

Worry Is Not Love

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Your worry is your problem. It is not a weight you get to put on them to make yourself feel better. 👉 Give yourself the ultimate gift of paren...

What Bruce Springsteen Teaches About Raising Kids

02 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Some of the best parenting advice you’ll ever hear is hidden in a Bruce Springsteen song. In today’s episode, Ryan shares some of his favorite les...

We Can Choose to Get Back on Track

01 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We’re not what we want to be—what we promised ourselves we’d be, what we owe to our kids. And?👉 Give yourself the ultimate gift of parenting ...

They Want To Do This…And You Have a Problem With That?

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Your kids are asking to do something in the real world…say yes!📚 Books Mentioned: Outdoor Kids in an Inside WorldCatch a Crayfish, Count the...

Parenting is Slow Work

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why won’t they listen? Why do they do the opposite of what you ask of them? Are you just wasting your breath?👉 Give yourself the ultimate gift of...

They Do Not Grow Up

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Our kids do not grow up someday. Our kids are growing up.👉 Give yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and community. Join ...

Don’t Weigh Them Down

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Your kids are a fresh start. Don’t deprive them of these forces for good. Don’t weigh them down with your baggage.👉 Give yourself the ultimate ...

The Best Inside Jokes With Your Kids Start Here

25 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The best inside jokes with your kids don’t just happen. In this episode, Ryan shares how a simple habit of bringing interesting stories into everyda...

They Need Stories

24 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We have done ourselves and our children a grave disservice by puncturing every myth and subjecting every story to the lens of political correctness.📚...

Time is Racing Toward Us

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We can’t defer. We can’t delay. We have to take the time now. 👉 Give yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and communi...

This Is Your Best?

22 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If we want to grow, we have to reflect. Not just when we blow it. Not just when there’s a crisis.If today’s episode resonates with you and you’r...

You’re Breaking Down Barriers

21 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Your priorities are clear. You have other important demands on your time. You have stuff you’ve gotta work around. 👉 Give yourself the ...

Don’t Let This Hold Them Back From Learning

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Your job is to show your kids the world. Your job is to teach them. 👉 Give yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and commu...

Why Parenting Feels So Overwhelming Right Now | David Pakman

18 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why does parenting feel so overwhelming right now? In this episode, Ryan and David Pakman, host of The David Pakman Show, discuss how constant ad...

Don’t Be One of These Parents

17 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Don’t judge. Listen. Get on their level and take a moment to get into it with them.👉 Give yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools...

Instead of Worrying, Try This

16 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Our kids are kids. That means they don’t always think things through.👉 Give yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and communi...

You Can Still Do This

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

You know you could have handled it better. You know you wish you’d approached things differently. You know you miss them or wish things were better....

Show Them How to See

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Slow down. Teach them to look—and then teach them to look again.👉 Give yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and community. J...

You Need to Back Them Up

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

 We want to encourage our kids to question. We want them to stand on principle. We want them to believe in themselves.👉 Give yourself the ulti...

First Camping Trip With Kids (What Could Go Wrong?)

11 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What actually makes a trip “successful” with kids? In today’s episode, Ryan shares the ups and downs of his kids’ first camping trip and the s...

Fretting Is Not a Service

10 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Fretting is not a substitute for true connection. It’s not a substitute for real conversation.Give yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, st...

Are You Seeing the Beauty In It?

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Just like everyone can view the cup as half-full or half-empty, we have significant power over the lens we bring to each parenting situation, crisis, ...

They Could Need You, That’s Why

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

You’re traveling. You’re far away. The kids are in good hands. This is your little break. But do you still need to be on top of it?👉 Give yours...

The Decades Disappear Like Sinking Ships

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tempus Fugit. Time flies. If we forget that, we’ll miss too much. 🏛 All time can be quality time. Get your own Tempus Fugit Medallion to rem...

What A Joy To Be This Excited

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Let them enjoy it. Enjoy them enjoying it.👉 Give yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and community. Join The Daily Dad S...

7 Quick Rules To Be A Better Parent

04 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why do we put so much effort into everything except the job that matters most? In this episode, Ryan shares 7 reminders that will change how you react...

This Is What It Is

03 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

They are kids. This is what they do. Why are you surprised by it?👉 Give yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and community. Jo...

They Don’t Know What’s Wrong

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This is all new to them…and that’s the timeless part about being a kid.👉 Give yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and com...

They Won’t Hesitate. Neither Should You.

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Commitments are important. Consistency matters. Learning matters. But your family is also a commitment👉 Give yourself the ultimate gift of parentin...

This is You Trying?

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Parenting is hard. We’re all trying our best…or so we’d like to think.📕 If you’re interested in a structured path to becoming the parent yo...

This Is How They’ll Remember

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How are we supposed to communicate the most essential and important truths of life? How do we get them to remember what we tell them?👉 Give yo...

What Kids Can Teach Us About the World Now | Chuck Klosterman

28 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

You start out guiding your kids through your world. Then suddenly you’re trying to understand theirs.In this episode, Ryan talks with Chuck Klosterm...

You Never Know When They’ll Find Their Thing

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We never know when they’ll find it, but we have got to make sure that they don’t give up on it. 📚 Book mentioned: Mastery by Robert Greene👉 ...

They Literally Cannot Understand This

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

They’re not supposed to be stressed about our problems or the problems of the world—not yet, anyway. Give yourself the ultimate gift of paren...

They’ll Be Cool Soon (and That’s A Tragedy)

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Soon enough, they’ll be too cool. They’ll be too shy. They’ll be embarrassed.🏛 All time can be quality time. Get your own Tempus Fugit Medall...

Take the Opportunity. Always.

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Encourage. Support it. Make it memorable. Help build the habit. 📚 Books Mentioned: Outdoor Kids in an Inside WorldCatch a Crayfish, Count...

Let Them Have Fewer Choices

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Let them have–at least sometimes–a taste of the smaller, more intimate, less overwhelming childhood that you got to experience.Give yourself the u...

The Secret to Raising a Curious Kid

21 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The goal isn’t to teach your kids more. It’s to make them want to learn. In this episode, Ryan talks with Kenny Curtis about how to spark real cur...

How Will You Choose To Look At This?

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There’s so much we don’t control as parents. But there is one thing we do control...TODAY IS THE DAY 👉 Go to dailystoic.com/spring&nb...

You’re Not The Only One

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

You’re going to have to find a way to focus on solutions, not your anger or your fear.1 DAY LEFT 👉 Go to dailystoic.com/spring and...

Are You Making Time for Yourself?

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

You want to encourage them to learn, to enrich themselves, to stay curious, to build skills and find something they love. But what do you do for you?2...

They’re Coming For You

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Pretty soon, those little kids will not be so little. They will not even be kids.DON'T WAIT 👉 Go to dailystoic.com/spring and enter code&...

Who Do They Behave For?

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Your kids are well behaved…where it counts.👉 SPECIAL OFFER | Go to dailystoic.com/spring and enter code DSPOD20 at checkout t...

Do Ryan and Sam Ever Actually Talk to Each Other?

14 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan and Sam sit down in the studio and attempt to have a normal conversation. Kids, animals, marriage, miscommunication… and plenty of unexpected t...

How Much Is Already Gone?

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It goes by very fast…and when it’s gone, it is gone.🏛 All time can be quality time. Get your own Tempus Fugit Medallion to remind yourself of t...

Would You Do This For Them?

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

When do you make time to do the things that you need to do? The things you want to tackle and clear out and fix up and organize Because those things s...

You’re Probably Wrong

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re arguing or fighting with your kids about something, you’re wrong, ok?📚 Book Mentioned: Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents...

Are You Modeling This for Them?

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Our children aren't just observing our daily routines—they're being taught what it means to be an adult from our exampleSPECIAL OFFER exclusively fo...

They Haven’t Learned This Yet (and That’s Wonderful)

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a reason we don’t always say what we think. There’s a reason we keep our feelings hidden away.SPECIAL OFFER exclusively for podcast list...

Why You Wake Up Feeling Behind (And How to Fix It) | Oliver Burkeman

07 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wake up already feeling behind, before the emails, before school drop-off, before anything has actually gone wrong? In this episode, Ryan talks w...

Make the Most of This

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Just as the flowers bloom and trees grow, our children are growing, too. SPECIAL OFFER exclusively for podcast listeners 👉 Go to dailystoic.co...

Don’t Ever Apologize For This

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Stop worrying what random strangers think. Worry what your kids will think.👉 Give yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and com...

They Don’t Know How It Works

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

They’ve literally never done this before. This is their first time on the planet.👉 Give yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure,...

Let Them Miss a Day

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This stuff is not that serious. None of it is.👉 Give yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and community. Join The Daily D...

You’ll Think This Later; Might As Well Feel It Now

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It’s kind of crazy how crazy things are right now. All that you have going on. All the stress that raising a family entails. 🏛 All time can ...

The Most Expensive Parenting Habit | Ryan and Sam Holiday

28 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever been called “airport dad” or married to one, this episode is for you. From school attendance to airport stress to the worst-case ...

This is a Violent River

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Keep in mind how fast things pass by and are gone—those that are now, and those to come.🏛 All time can be quality time. Get your own Tempus Fugit...

Interest is Interest. Take It.

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Take the opportunity. Encourage the interest. Show them that you’re interested in what interests them.👉 Give yourself the ultimate gift of parent...

It’s Not a Goal to Be Impressed By

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why is it that so many of us try to impress ambition on our kids? Why are we trying to push them to become famous or powerful? Have we not seen the pe...

Show Them How to Be Bigger

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What matters is responding with kindness and love. What matters is knowing that they are good and that they are loved and nothing anyone else thinks c...

You’ve Gotta Be On the Same Timeline

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

You might not be able to keep track of the time zone or the days anymore, but that’s not an excuse for forgetting what’s going on with them.👉 G...

The Secret to Raising Kids Who Don’t Lose Hope | Sharon McMahon

21 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It’s our job as parents to remind our kids that they’re not powerless, that no matter what’s happening around them, they can create change in th...

You’ll Miss This If You Take It For Granted

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There are consequences to our decisions, the decision to work too much, to check out of a marriage, to not deal with our issues. The problem is that w...

Don’t Overthink It. Take Them Out.

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

No one has ever looked back as their kids grew up or at the end of their own life and thought, “Perfect attendance was worth it.”👉 Give yoursel...

How Much is Left?

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It’s crazy. It’s painful to think how little we have left, how little is left of their childhood, how little time there is left, period. You can l...

It’s About Those Ordinary Days

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It starts off so exciting. You’re thrust into a totally new situation—you have a kid. And then so much happens and keeps happening. But then what ...

They Can Make a Difference

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why do we tell our kids stories? Why do we tell them about history? Teach them about George Washington, Martin Luther King, Cinncinatus, Florence...

Why We Don’t Buy Each Other Gifts Anymore | Ryan and Sam Holiday

14 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Ryan and Sam talk about unspoken expectations, why they stopped doing big gifts, and and why fact-checking each other’s memories mi...

Isn’t This When You Feel Love the Most?

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Of course, we try to tell our children we love them. Sometimes they receive it. Sometimes they roll their eyes. 👉 Give yourself the ultimate gift o...

Who Will You Be?

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Which parent would you rather be, then? Imperious and impossible to please? Or fun and proud and loving?📕 Grab a copy of the leatherbound edition o...

Look At You, You Made It Out

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Your kids are lucky. They have someone who is present, who is loving, who is intentional. But that doesn’t mean the work is done.👉 Give yourself ...

Show Them How to Be Particular

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Show them the difference between picky and particular, between factual and fatuous, between compromise and compromising your standards.👉 Give ...

It’s Supposed to Look Like This

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Your house is for living. Your life is centered around your kids. It makes sense that things look and feel (and sometimes even smell) that way.👉 Gi...

Stop Doing These 5 Things as a Parent

07 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Ryan breaks down five common parenting “don’ts” that even thoughtful, well-intentioned parents fall into. He talks about why th...

You’ll Never Regret Doing This One Thing

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

When they’re young, when they’re bored, when they’re full of energy, when they’re older, when you need to talk, early in the morning before sc...

Just Get The Van, Man

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

You’re going to regret that you were stubborn. You’re going to regret that you insisted on things being harder than they needed to be. You’re go...

Maybe You Should See if They’re Ready Now?

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Kids aren’t ready for something one day and then the next they are. So wait and be ready.👉 Give yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, st...

Respect The Ratio

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Before you reprimand or correct, you should check the ratio. How many times have you already said that today?👉 Give yourself the ultimate gift of p...

It’s Not Meant for This

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Our kids are not meant to stay in their rooms. Our living room is for living. Our kids deserve the run of the whole place.👉 Give yourself the ultim...

The Parenting Rule Jesse Itzler Swears By

31 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What your kids want from you is simpler than you think. In this episode, Jesse Itzler shares a simple parenting rule with Ryan that reshaped how he sh...

Are You A Parent To Yourself?

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

 A person who is a friend to themselves, Seneca wrote, is an aid to all mankind. 👉 Give yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, st...

Maybe You Should Try Again?

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It might have been the wrong day. They may have been the wrong age. Maybe they were in the wrong mood, maybe you were in the wrong mood. Maybe you sho...

Why Are You Taking This Personally?

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This is how teenagers have been for all time. So why do we take their personality so personally?Let’s not write the year off just yet. The Dail...

Tell Them It’s Never Too Late

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It’s never too late to make a change, to start a new career, to quit a bad habit, to get in shape, to apologize, to mend relationships, to try that ...

You Do This for Both of You

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Taking care of yourself is contagious. It will spread throughout your house. And so too will a bad example, if that’s what you choose to set.👉 Gi...

Mel Robbins on Why Trying to Control Your Kids Backfires

24 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

When your kids are struggling, your first instinct is to step in and make it better. In today's episode, Mel Robbins explains why that instinct can ac...

Think About How it Feels to Them

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It’s easy to forget how many people would love to be in your position, who are dreaming of the opportunity to have what can so often feel like a bur...